Sa-Wan Herbal Ball Starter Kit 20 Mixed Treatments

The Sa-Wan Herbal Ball is a traditional hot therapeutic treatment that can be pressed along the Sen Sib lines, acupressure zones, and more to increase blood flow and lymphatic drainage. The Sa-Wan Ball can be used in combination with traditional Thai or Swedish massage or as a tool to work on specific parts of the body that need special attention for muscular tightness or pain.Kit Includes:

Steam the herbal ball for 10-15 minutes. Gently press the herbal ball on the affected area or the whole body for relaxation

Safety Notes:

Read steamer instructions and precautions before use

Special care must be given to ensure that the therapist doesn not burn the client. We recommend testing the ball on the sensitive skin on the inside of the wrist or forearm - similar to how a mother tests the temperature of baby formula - prior to administering the ball to the client

It is very important to instruct the client to inform you whether the ball is too hot at any time they feel such a sensation. It is also recommended to ask the client periodically during the treatment how they feel the temperature is

Avoid contact with the eyes

For pregnant women avoid massage and application to the abdomen

Tips:

Take care when lifting the steamer lid to release the steam away from the body.

The temperature of the Sa-Wan Ball is very hot when first taken out of the steamer and cools over time.

Ball handle can be very hot when lifting from the steamer; use washcloth or similar item to grab handle when necessary

Always test the temperature of the ball before applying to the client, whenever a new ball is retrieved from the steamer, and also during its use to feel the evolution of the heat of the ball

The temperature that the client experiences from the herbal ball, is related to the temperature of the ball, the time that it is touching a single point on the body, and the pressure with which it is applied

The ball is often very hot when retrieved from the steamer. A way to utilize this heat effectivly is to "stamp" with rapid movements along the body, gradually working more slowly and detailed, as the ball begins to lose some of its heat

There are five basic techniques in using the Sa-Wan ball, with the most popular being Rocking and Rolling. In all cases, the ball is applied using steady pressure, perpendicular to the area being treated

Rocking - steadily rocking the ball back and forth in a lateral motion

Rolling - pivoting the ball in a circular motion while continuing to maintain steady, downward pressure.

Stamping - light, rapid touching of the ball along the body

Stationary - steady downward pressure while holding the pall perpendicular to the area being treated

Dragging - steady pressure perpendicular to the Sen line while dragging. This technique is used to improve blood flow or lymphat drainage and can provide a sense of discomfort to some clients, depending on the amount of pressure used

Sa-Wan Herbal Ball Care for Home Use:

Store in a sealed plastic bag or container, making sure it is completely dry before storing or it will mold

Can be stored for up to a week if kept refrigerated

Can also be stored frozen for up to 1 month

To reheat, soak ball in water for 3-5 minutes, microwave in 3/4 to 1" of water for 2-3 minutes (if frozen, for best results let thaw, otherwise soak for 10 minutes before heating)

Suggested Use for Clients:

Use them for a detoxifying Herbal Bath while at the same time, scrubbing with the ball. The herbs in the ball will bring skin to a new level of regeneration.